Do you use UV filters? I am not sure if they are worth to use them?
Some people think they "protect" the lens. They might keep dust and maybe if you are on a boat keep saltwater spray of the front element. But if you have a 18-55mm kit lens the lens only costs $100 and a high end filter might cost $50. So it's maybe not worth it. But on a $1,000 lens maybe a different answer.
A lens hood offers better protection from bumps
Filters are easier to clean because you can unscrew then and soak them in water or alcohol. But on the other hand yu never see a need to clean the filter then there would never have been a need to clean the lens.
The only lenses I've damaged or seen damaged would not have need saved by a filter. Both where dropped, on into water.
Also even if you have a $1,200 lens, the front element is not worth $1,200
In the end it might not matter much either way. I shot some photos the other way for some one and in the end she asks my to "make them smaller" so they will display on a smart phone. no one cares about image quality any more because thy only look at the phis on a phone or at best a computer screen.